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be at pains

/biː æt peɪnz/

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phrase

/biː æt peɪnz/C1formal
  • ruПрилагать большие усилия или проявлять особую тщательность при выполнении чего-либо, часто подразумевая, что задача требует дополнительного внимания или является сложной.

To make a great effort or take great care to do something, often implying that the task requires extra attention or is difficult.

  1. Make a great effortC1formal

    To try very hard to do something, often with care and attention.

    ruПрилагать большие усилия

    • She was at pains to explain the complex theory clearly.
    • He was at pains to ensure everyone understood the instructions.
    • The author was at pains to avoid any factual errors in the book.